A Survey of Public Preferences on Repeat Dispensing
10.24304/kjcp.2024.34.1.30
- Author:
Young Mi LEE
1
;
Daejin KIM
;
Eunjoo LEE
;
Hyun Soon SOHN
Author Information
1. College of Pharmacy, CHA University, Gyeonggi-do 11160, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
2024;34(1):30-38
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background:This study examined the public’s perceptions of repeat dispensing as one of the measures to reduce the harmful effects of long-term prescriptions in Korea.
Methods:From January 11 to 25, 2021, an online survey was conducted for adults using convenience sampling. A self-developed questionnaire was used.
Results:There were 310 respondents, of which 228(73.5%) preferred repeat dispensing. When considering the additional fee payment, 188 (60.6%) preferred repeat dispensing, and54 (67.5%) out of a total of 80 chronic disease patients preferred it. It was confirmed that there was a difference in the willingnessto repeat dispensing considering the additional cost depending on whether the patient had a chronic disease and the distance from home to the nearest pharmacy. As a result of subgroup analysis for patients with chronic diseases, frequency of outpatient visit, number of prescription days, method of packaging pharmaceuticals, and distance from home to the nearest pharmacy were iden-tified as variables that could well predict the willingness to repeat dispensing considering paying additional fees. The preferencefor repeat dispensing may vary depending on conditions such as additional cost range, frequency and period of prescription use, disease and patient characteristics, so a careful approach is necessary.
Conclusion:It is necessary for the government to consider the introduction of repeat dispensing with interest in the public demand.
